The Royal Oak Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
The Royal Oak Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 270 Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HB
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Oak Public House sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ← The Royal Oak Public House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Royal Oak Public House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Royal Oak Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Belmont Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| BNN Mini Market Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Big Daddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baked By Sam Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Benji's Bubble Tea And Waffles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The Royal Oak Public House
What is The Royal Oak Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Oak Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 21 November 2023.
Is The Royal Oak Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Oak Public House last inspected?
The Royal Oak Public House was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Oak Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Oak Public House compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Oak Public House holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Royal Oak Public House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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